"Be ready for marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. At 1:41 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Zephyr Cove-Round Hill Village, or near South Lake Tahoe, moving north at 30 mph, according to the NWS Reno NV. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible."
"If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. If on or near Lake Tahoe, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm."
"Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, mostly during the summer. Lightning claims the lives of about 20 people annually, according to the NWS. The risk of lightning-related incidents escalates as thunderstorms draw near, reaching its peak when the storm directly looms overhead. However, it gradually recedes as the tempest moves To ensure your safety during a thunderstorm, keep these recommendations in mind: Lightning safety plan: When venturing outdoors, it's crucial to have a lightning safety plan in place."
A National Weather Service alert covers the Greater Lake Tahoe and Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden areas through 2:30 p.m., with Doppler radar tracking a storm near Zephyr Cove moving north at 30 mph. Expect marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts up to 40 mph that can knock down tree limbs, blow unsecured objects, and cause minor vegetation damage. Impacted locations include South Lake Tahoe, Carson City, Incline Village, Kings Beach, Stateline, Heavenly Valley and surrounding communities. If outdoors, seek shelter inside a building; if on or near Lake Tahoe, get out of the water and move indoors or into a vehicle. Lightning can strike up to 10 miles from a thunderstorm; if thunder is audible, move to safe shelter immediately.
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